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Women recall how story of Dred Scott united them
Two women are recalling how the story of Dred Scott has united them. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Chicago woman finds freedom papers of enslaved ancestor in tracing family's past
A Chicago woman who began looking into her family’s past after her grandmother’s death several years ago found her enslaved ancestor’s freedom papers. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Cowboy boots and community: How Black line dancers are kicking up joy
This decadeslong pastime in Black communities has been celebrated everywhere from weddings to family reunions to impromptu backyard hangs.
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Women recall story of Dred Scott at DuSable Museum of African American History
Two women recalled the story of Dred Scott in exploring the traumatic legacy slavery left behind at Chicago’s DuSable Museum of African American History. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Scuba, skydiving and golf: Black adults embrace sports that defy stereotypes
Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.
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Opal Lee responds to DEI Executive Order, pens open letter to president
The “Grandmother of Juneteenth” urges Trump to reconsider his executive order pausing DEI observances, including Black History Month and Juneteenth
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Defense agency bans Black History Month and other ‘special observances'
The Pentagon’s intelligence arm has barred any celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women’s History Month and other such observances to comply with Trump’s executive orders.
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1.